August 12, 2024 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

I. Call to Order

I.A. Prayer - Juan Briones

I.B. Pledges of Allegiance

I.B.1. United States of America Flag

I.B.2. State of Texas Flag

II. Approve Minutes of Previous Meeting(s)

II.A. July 16, 2024

II.B. July 29, 2024

III. Public Comment

IV. Information Item

IV.A. Discussion of Superintendent Performance Goal 1, Activity 3: La Feria Early College High School Cohort

IV.B. Discussion of Superintendent Performance Goal 4, Activity 2: Discipline Management Plan

IV.C. Discussion of Superintendent Performance Goal 5, Activity 4: La Feria ISD Police Department

IV.D. Discussion of La Feria ISD Mental Health Initiatives for 2024-2025

V. Consent Agenda

V.A. Memorandum of Understanding with the NINO's Headstart Program for the 2024-2025 School Year

V.B. July 2024 Monthly Tax Report

V.C. Annual Review of Investment Policy

V.D. Memorandum of Understanding with the Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program (JJAEP) for the 2024-2025 School Year

V.E. Academic Agreement between Texas Southmost College and La Feria Independent School District

V.F. Purchase Orders Over $50,000 

V.F.1. Renewal of Finance and Student Software (Skyward)

VI. Items to Consider and Possible Action

VI.A. Discussion and Consideration to Approve Property and Casualty Insurance for the 2024-2025 School Year

VI.B. Discussion and Consideration to Approve Contract for Election Services with the Cameron County Election Office

VI.C. Discussion and possible action to endorse a candidate to serve on the TASB Board for Region One, Position A

VII. Closed Meeting Pursuant to Texas Government Code Chapter 551

VII.A. Personnel Matters (Tex. Gov. Code 551.074)

VII.A.1. Resignations/Retirements

VII.A.2. Employment of Personnel

VII.A.2.a. New to District

VII.A.2.b. Contracts for Professional Personnel

VII.A.2.c. Superintendent Approval of New to District Teachers for 2024-2025 School Year

VII.B. Consultation with attorney regarding: a) pending or contemplated litigation; b) a settlement offer; or c) a matter in which the duty of the attorney to La Feria Independent School District under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code. (Tex. Gov't Code 551.071)

VII.C. Deliberation regarding Security Devices or Security Audit. (Tex. Gov. Code 551.076 and 551.089)

VIII. Reconvene in Open Meeting

VIII.A. Action on any Item Deliberated in Closed Meeting

IX. District Announcements

X. Adjourn